Bills Introduced in Senate, House to Hold Polluters Accountable for Cleanups
Current law has enabled polluters to stick taxpayers with burden of cleaning up over 10,000 ‘orphaned’ sites LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Today, Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor), along with Senators Erika Geiss...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Care for Michigan Accident Victims
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, Senate Bills 530, 531 and 575 were passed by the Michigan Senate with bipartisan support. Introduced by Sens. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), respectively, this...
Senate Democrats Expand Reproductive Healthcare Through Passage of Reproductive Health Act
Legislation sponsored by Anthony, Chang, Geiss and Cavanagh will improve access to reproductive healthcare, affirm rights of all Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (October 19, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act, Senate Bills 474-477. The...
Michigan Senate Passes Legislation to Eliminate Drug Industry Immunity Law
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Irwin would restore justice to residents impacted by drug industry For the last thirty years, Michigan Democrats have been fighting for the repeal of the drug industry immunity law since its creation in 1995. Since then,...
Bipartisan Senate Acts to Finally Close One-in-the-Nation Immunity Loophole for Faulty Drug Manufacturers
Senate passes Irwin bill to eliminate drug industry immunity, restore justice for victims and families LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted 30-8 to overwhelmingly pass Senate Bill 410, legislation sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann...
Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence from Further Abuse, Save Lives
Bills authored by Sens. Chang and Shink would close dangerous gaps in state law by keeping deadly weapons out of the hands of convicted abusers LANSING, Mich. (October 11, 2023) — Today, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Senate passed Senate...
Transformational State Budget Takes Effect as New Fiscal Year Begins
“Budget for the People” invests in Michigan kids, workers and communities October 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for the state of Michigan — the day when the historic state budget the Michigan Senate passed on June 28 takes effect. Totaling $81.7...
Democratic Legislators Introduce Legislation to Help Students with Dyslexia
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2023) — On Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide evidence-based...
Senate Democrats Deliver on First Big Fall Priority to Curb High Drug Costs, Protect Residents’ Health
Legislation to establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan has widespread support LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 04, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 483-485. The bills, sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald...
Senate Takes Steps to Establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Senate Bills 483-485, sponsored by Senators Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City), and Veronica Klinefelt (D-Eastpointe), would establish an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Michigan. This board will play a...